All these trends speak volumes not only of the growing interest in Onam but also the distortions that have crept into the celebrations. Against this backdrop, the book under review, which presents ...

Prominent Boat Races During Onam Festival During Onam, Kerala celebrates several traditional boat races, known as "Vallam Kali." Here are five prominent boat races held during the Onam festival ...

The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is one of many spectacular races hosted by Kerala each year The Nehru Trophy Boat Race that is usually held during the week Onam is celebrated in Kerala, spearheads an ...

Feasts, Pookalams, boat races, and cultural performances—Onam is a vibrant celebration that brings the entire state of Kerala to life. This annual festival, steeped in tradition and folklore, marks ...

This game always keeps the audience's heartbeat racing as each player enters the field. As Onam approaches, many big and small boat races are organized and conducted across the state. These snake boat ...

Onam 2022 Boat Festival: After waiting for almost two years, finally the snake boats are out to compete against each other in the backwaters of Kerala during the Onam festival. These snake-shaped ...

The festival of Onam is the time of exuberant celebrations marked by feasting, boat races, songs, dance and lots of excitement. Southern-India celebrates the spirit of the harvest festival in ...

Day 4, Vishakam: The markets are busy getting ready for the big Onam feast, known as Onasadya. Day 5, Anizham: The famous Snake Boat Races (Vallamkali) take place, displaying Kerala's diverse ...

Onam in Kerala commemorates King Mahabali's return during Chingam. The festival showcases flower-decorated homes, traditional clothing, and vibrant celebrations including boat races. As a harvest ...

The traditional circular Pookalam is a classic design with a circular shape as the base while Ashtamukhi Pookalam design radiates in eight directions from the center and Onam Boat Pookalam is ...